Published 2004 | Version v1
Journal article

MA-SHS of ZrC and ZrB2 in air from the Zr/B/C powder mixtures

  • 1. Div. of Materials Science and Engineering, Graduate School of Engineering, Hokkaido Univ., Sapporo (Japan)

Description

When the powder mixtures of Zr/B/C=3/2/2∝6/10/1 in molar ratio were mechanically activated (MA) by ball milling and then exposed to air, they self-ignited spontaneously and the self-propagating high-temperature synthesis (SHS) was occurred to form ZrC and ZrB2 simultaneously. In this MA-SHS process in air, it is essential that graphite is converted into disordered carbon by mechanical activation and mixed with the particles of Zr and B in an intimate contact state. A fine, homogeneous microstructure of the product is expected to be a promising candidate as precursor of ZrC-ZrB2 composites. (orig.)

Additional details

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Key Engineering Materials
Journal Volume
264-268
Journal Issue
pt.1
Series
Euro ceramics VII
Journal Page Range
p. 85-88
ISSN
1013-9826
CODEN
KEMAEY

Conference

Title
8. conference and exhibition of the European Ceramics Society (ECerS)
Dates
29 Jun - 3 Jul 2003
Place
Istanbul (Turkey)